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October 19, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM ups north Europe to Asia rates US$2,000 for all reefers
  • Hanjin hopes to sell ships to European shipping giants
  • Productivity falls at world's top 30 container ports, says survey
  • K+N's 9-month profit up 4.1pc to US$537.3 million, but sales off 1.4pc
  • China seeks free trade deal with Colombia, offers to calm Marxist rebels
  • EU defended by EU envoy as 'race between integration and irrelevance'
  • Trans-Coastal Lines appoints WM Logistics as general agent in Singapore
  • ZTO Express IPO looks raise US$1.5 billion, biggest since Alibaba debut
  • First US shipment of Brazilian beef enters through Philadelphia
  • EU nations complain of 'illegal' road haulage practices
  • US railways suffer as trucks poach rail freight in third quarter
  • UN's carbon credit accord's bark may be worse than its bite
  • US bans the carriage of Samsung Galaxy Note7 mobile phones on aircraft
  • Cargolux rents va-Q-tec's advanced containers to transport pharma
  • India's cool chain facility opens at Bangalore's Kempegowda airport
  • Etihad Cargo signs Trinity deal to fly garments from Sri Lanka to US

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • Gradual market recovery seen in container shipping
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine considering bidding for Hanjin Shipping's Asia-US route assets
  • IIFF conducts 9th batch of IIFF/FIATA Diploma in Logistics, Shipping & Freight Forwarding
  • NYK establishes logistics company for finished cars in Kenya
  • Sagarmala funds Ro Pax ferry service in Gulf of Cambay, Gujarat
  • Handicraft exports up
  • APM Terminals expands Chinese partnerships
  • DP World's education programme goes global
  • Freight traffic of South Eastern Railway improves in H1 2016-17
  • Investment in infrastructure on the rise but more facilitation needed, says study
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House Public Notice...
  • Adani project in Australia declared critical infrastructure

International Transport Journalweb site
  • No passenger links without bellies
  • Switzerland's commercial vehicle market on track
  • More space for e-commerce in Rodgau
  • Fourth railway package definitely on track
  • Project Cargo Network welcomes Haiti member
  • ICTSI and Royal Capital redeem securities
  • Fastening system with spikes increases security
  • New client for LIS in Poland
  • FAA: OK with Blue Power, but not with Amazon, once again
  • BSM selects new MDs
  • Switching from waterborne transport to railway
  • JLG relying on logistics expert
  • K Line expanding ro-ro services to Vietnam
  • Container shipping outlook: trick or treat?
  • Imperial appoints new management board member
  • Singapore Airlines orders Zodiac cargo containers

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • Canadian vessel owners wary of tanker ban precedent
  • GAIL tender closure could scupper plan to build LNG ships in India
  • Bureau Veritas revenues hit by newbuilding and offshore slumps
  • No more large cruise ships for Mitsubishi HI
  • ICTSI will still consider bid for downsized Mindanao port project
  • Hyundai HI replaces top brass amid shipbuilding headwinds
  • Time for carriers to choose old road or new path, says China COSCO head
  • Ezra Holdings seeks to revise terms of bonds due in 2018
  • Rickmers Group disposes stake in Rickmers Trust Management
  • NYK subsidiary ICO expands Zeebrugge terminal
  • Market share-seeking port operators will boost M&As
  • MSC scotches talk of acquiring Hanjin Shipping

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • MSC goes it alone with transpacific service as Maersk goes ad hoc
  • New port of Moin and wider Panama Canal could prove fruitful for Latin growers
  • Kuehne + Nagel sees revenue fall but profits rise over first nine months
  • Analysis: bears get that sinking feeling as HPH Trust gets into deep water
  • DB Cargo UK to cut 900 jobs after 'unprecedented' market changes
  • FedEx to invest €1.4bn to double capacity at CDG Airport
  • Pall-Ex appoints operations, IT and sales directors
  • Robert van de Weg takes over commercial activities across Volga-Dnepr Group

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • Branson rebrands cruise venture as Virgin Voyages
  • ICS urges Canada not to impose BC tanker moratorium
  • Second delay for Havyard subsea newbuild
  • Rolls-Royce crossing system will control Fjord 1 battery ferries
  • Gulf Island Shipyards delivers towboat to Marquette
  • Corrigan to leave BC Ferries to become Interferry CEO
  • Damen partners with TeamTec on Avitalis BWTS

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • You catch more flies with honey
    Navios Holdings ups the ante in effort to buy back $170m of preferred shares
  • How to close the safety loophole over iron ore fines
    Deceitful shippers have been evading regulations covering a potentially dangerous liquefying cargo. A more definite test is needed
  • Cyprus poised to create new shipping deputy ministry
    Sector welcomes big step towards a key, longstanding goal
  • Tankers markets face more volatility as Opec and shale players could renew price wars
    Cartel's talk of cut in output lifts oil price above $50 but US producers are also back in game
  • Chrysostomou takes chief executive's job at Transmed in Cyprus
    Former shipping official and MEPC chairman emerges at Charalambos Mylonas-led dry bulk group
  • Could Rickmers be the next Hanjin?
    Rickmers share purchase highlights German owner's financial worries, while looming junk bond and bank loan repayments seen as potential flashpoint
  • 'Cheap' fuel oil to drive shipping for decades
    Despite pressure on shipping to cut CO2 emissions, industry will still be largely fuelled by hydrocarbons, research from Lloyd's Register finds
  • Supramax sentiment softens in Pacific
    Limited coal cargoes dampen rates
  • UK seafarers need better training and information to make it ashore
    Report highlights need for better preparation before return to shore
  • K+N profits slip as low rates erode ocean margins
    Sea freight volumes rose 4.5% in third quarter, but gross profit per teu fell 4.4%, while air volumes and margins improve for Kuehne+Nagel
  • Product tanker earnings boosted by US hurricane and Asian naphtha flows
    Colonial Pipeline to undertake further repairs, likely to lift MR tanker demand
  • Teekay Tankers 'entirely focused' on mid-size tanker sector
    As US listed tanker owner continues to shed non-core assets, industry asks what is the fate of the VLCC in which it holds a 50% stake?
  • Teekay LNG to raise funds in Norwegian bond market
    Proceeds will be used to refinance bonds, fund newbuildings, and for general purposes
  • STX Offshore assets sale edges closer
    Sale notice delayed to give creditors more time to review the shipbuilder's reorganisation plan
  • Westbound transatlantic rates 'under pressure since September'
    Flat initial figures for last month suggest a boom in August westbound volumes was probably short-lived
  • Unlocking feeder potential
    A 'hidden value pool' in the feeder sector breeds cost saving opportunities for struggling box lines
  • Hanjin Xiamen arrest appeal dismissed by South Korean court
    Hanjin considering further legal measures in light of the court overturning its appeal
  • HHLA on hand for $1.9bn Chittagong expansion
    Hamburg operator part of trio assigned by Chittagong Port Authority to carry out a feasibility study into Bay Terminal project
  • Asian refinery return boosts VLCC spot trade
    Shell, Day Harvest, Unipec and Glasford were the charterers hiring the big tankers to haul Middle Eastern cargoes to China's refineries
  • Safety in numbers
    While container lines might be in a fight to the death battle for commercial survival, when it comes to safety they are joining forces to co-operate and share information
  • HHI heralds 'generation change' at the top
    'Generation change' will enable HHI to handle the industry crisis and carry out its new self-rescue plan
  • Seaborne coal export weakness to persist
    BMI Research says Russia and Colombia expected to ramp up production to rebalance the seaborne coal market
  • Rickmers Group sells Rickmers Trust Management to Brick Holding
    Brick Holding ultimately owned by Rickmers Trust chairman

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • Little value for Asia-US carriers in adding Hanjin's trans-Pacific network
  • US grants $1 million to train military veterans as truck drivers
  • Tech company tests one-stop system to check container status
  • US truck tonnage, truckload rates take a tumble
  • Hanjin rejects shipper effort to freeze owed freight payments
  • After volume drop, KCS expects better intermodal service
  • Puerto Rico-bound rotors move over Jaxport heavy-lift dock
  • FedEx investing $1.5 billion in Paris distribution hub
  • Kuehne + Nagel profit down even as ocean, air traffic rises
  • Rickmers sells stake in troubled Singapore affiliate Rickmers Maritime
  • India's ports pressed to lower rail handling charges
  • Amid industry volatility, carrier management recommended to importers
  • ICTSI will still consider bid for downsized Mindanao port project
  • China Cosco chief: Container carriers at a crucial crossroad

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • Teekay LNG raises $110m in bond drive
    New York-listed LNG carrier and tanker owner to use Oslo bond cash to refinance existing bonds and pay for newbuildings.
  • ICS calls proposed BC crude ban 'draconian'
    Plans to establish moratorium on crude shipments in north of Canadian province raises freedom of navigation concerns.
  • Adnoc unveils plans to merge shipping units
    Abu Dhabi National Oil Co planning to put tanker, gas carriers and offshore vessels into single fleet.
  • ICS calls proposed BC crude ban 'draconian'
    Plans to establish moratorium on crude shipments in north of Canadian province raises freedom of navigation concerns.
  • Granadino crew 'using salt for brushing' teeth
    Crew aboard NewLead bitumen tanker await word on engine repairs and repatriation.
  • Flinter Shipping forced into receivership
    Dutch owner faces uncertain future as ING refuses to renew financing for nine ships.
  • Navios sweetens pot for preferred share swap
    New York-listed shipowner raises cash payout by nearly 23% to buy back shares from investors.
  • Nasdaq boots out Ultrapetrol
    Restructuring South American owner loses appeal to keep its US listing.
  • OPDR optimizes European network
    CMA CGM subsidiary enhances its portfolio with new service to Norway and the UK.
  • Hanjin Shipping brace heads for breakers
    Troubled shipowner sees last 1990s built dry cargo vessels depart.
  • UK Coastguard rescues seafarer
    Dramatic footage shows how an injured seaman is brought to safety.
  • Capesize spot rates slip further back
  • Island Offshore expects more layups
    Norwegian owner sees no hope on horizon for PSVs over the next few years.
  • Drewry: container market to recover
    But only a gradual improvement expected after shock of Hanjin's demise fades.
  • Bahri profit slips as tanker rates fall
    But Saudi national owner still ahead of 2015 over nine months despite Q3 drop.
  • HMM weighs up offer for Hanjin unit
    South Korean shipowner has an eye on compatriot's Asia-to-US operation.
  • Hanjin bulker brace heads for breakers
    Troubled shipowner sees last 1990s built dry cargo vessels depart.
  • Maersk defends Alang scrapping plan
    Danish conglomerate reaffirms decision to scrap in India after local media's investigative report.
  • Teekay LNG turns to Oslo bond market
    Move comes a month after preferred equity issue.
  • Rickmers bound for bond showdown
    Singapore-listed containership lessor says deal to restructure bond is the best it can realistically do.
  • Chemical tanker fights off pirate attack
    Nigerian gunmen thwarted as guards fire shots and seafarers retreat to safe room.
  • South Korean bunker strike ends
    Seven-day action ended in the south as operators strike deal with refiners.
  • SeaBird deploys survey ship in Belize
    Oslo-listed owner heading to Central America for seismic job.
  • RMT set for bondholder showdown
    Singapore-listed containership lessor says deal to restructure bond is the best it can realistically do.
  • Ezra seeks second covenant waiver
    Company looks to take preventative action in event of Perisai Petroleum Teknologi bond failure.
  • GTT reports rise in nine month revenue
    But company says new orders are being restricted by "wait-and-see" attitude of charters and operators.
  • Swissco cash shortage linked to idle jack-ups
    Collapse of four rig deal with Pemex said to be huge cash drain on Singapore offshore company.
  • Safe Bulkers stocks up on share sale ammo
    New York-listed bulker owner files shelf registration for up to $200m in share sales.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • MSC offers Maple service without Maersk
    MSC said it will offer its transpacific "Maple" service on its own instead of as a2M Alliance offering with Danish carrier Maersk Line. On ...
  • OPDR launches short-sea service to U.K., Norway
    CMA CGM's Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei (OPDR) has introduced a new short-sea liner service that connects Rotterdam to the...
  • NYK, Bolloré form auto-handling joint venture in Kenya
    Japanese liner carrier NYK has entered a joint venture with Bolloré Transport & Logistics Kenya Ltd. and Toyota Tsusho Corp. to set up ...
  • WFS to handle Pakistan airline's U.K. cargo
    Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has entered a three-year contract to provide cargo-handling and trucking services for Pakistan Internationa...
  • MSC sells interest in Aprile to Savino Del Bene
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has sold its interest in the Genoa, Italy-based logistics company Aprile to Florence-based forwarder S...
  • Port of Virginia container growth continues in September
    The Port of Virginia continued to grow its container cargo volumes in September following a record setting month in August, according to da...
  • K + N posts Q3, first nine-month results
    Kuehne + Nagel (K + N) reported Tuesday its net profits for the third quarter of 2016 slipped 4.8 percent year-over-year to 177 million Swi...
  • Intermodal rates see slight 'reprieve' in September
    Intermodal rates continued to fall in September 2016 compared to the same month last year, albeit at a slower rate than in prior months, ac...
  • KCS Q3 earnings slip amid falling volumes, revenues
    Kansas City Southern (KCS), a transportation holding company that owns the Kansas City Southern Railway Company, Kansas City Southern de Mé...
  • J.B. Hunt's earnings slip amid higher revenues
    J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. posted net earnings of $109.4 million for the third quarter of 2016, a 5 percent drop from the third qua...
  • FedEx to expand capacity at Paris airport hub
    FedEx Corp. plans to expand the capacity of its airfreight logistics hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) by as much as 40 percent,...
  • DB Schenker, Lufthansa Cargo on track with goal to reduce carbon emissions
    Logistics service provider DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo, the logistics unit of German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said they are well ...
  • ZIM has become a global niche carrier, CEO says
    ZIM has become a "global niche carrier," said Rafi Danieli, chief executive of the Israel-based container carrier. We concentrate on speci...
  • Commentary: Procurement shouldn't be like doing taxes
    Let's start with a theory. Assume for a second that the actual act of transportation procurement isn't insanely time-consuming and rigorou...
  • FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 25 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • LNG sector ready to meet shipping industry demand: SEA/LNG
    The IMO's 70th Marine Environment Committee is meeting October 24-28 to decide whether to implement a global sulfur cap of 0.5% in marine fuel in 2020 or 2025.
  • Freight recovery limits global arbitrage opportunities for jet fuel
    One Singapore-based trader said the opportunity to move cargoes from northern Asia to the US West Coast is now "barely viable" given the rises in freight rates recently.
  • Oil complex strengthens as technical sign points higher
    NYMEX November crude settled 35 cents higher at $50.29/b. The more liquid December contract settled up 25 cents at $50.62/b. ICE December Brent settled up 16 cents at $51.68/b.
  • Poor weather conditions in Black Sea delays Urals, CPC loadings: traders
    Novorossiisk port has been closed since yesterday midday due to strong northeasterly winds.
  • OPEC dispute over secondary source production estimates 'not a problem': Barkindo
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TANKERS: Key Asian Aframax rates hit w100 for first time in 4 months
    Market sources said sentiment held firm as there was limited tonnage left in Southeast Asia for any outstanding end-October cargoes.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Kuwait oil minister sees oil prices in "logical" $50-$60/b range
    OPEC members had agreed in Algiers to limit production to between 32.5 million b/d and 33 million b/d, which means a cut of as much as 700,000 b/d compared with August's production.
  • FUTURES: Crude rises on weaker dollar, rebalancing hopes
  • FUTURES: Crude holds above $50/b despite bearish fundamentals

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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